2012 BMW S 1000 RR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 s1000rr motorcycles, manufactured from september 1, 2011, through april 10, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the connecting rod bolts may become loose during high engine temperatures and/or high engine operating speeds which could result in catastrophic engine damage.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rod bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on june 8, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,219 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW s 1000 rr us. The contact stated while the motorcycle was stopped, there was an abnormal fuel odor present. The contact became aware of a fuel leak under the fuel tank.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW s 1000 rr motorcycle. The contact started smelling a fuel odor and noticed fuel dripping onto the motor while the vehicle was idling. The leak only occurred when the ve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare BMW S 1000 RR model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW S 1000 RR model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW S 1000 RR | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW S 1000 RR | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW S 1000 RR | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW S 1000 RR | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 BMW S 1000 RR | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 BMW S 1000 RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 BMW S 1000 RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 BMW S 1000 RR | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
How do I know if my 2012 BMW S 1000 RR has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V177000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.